YEREVAN, Armenia -
July 20, 2023 -
PRLog -- Are you planning to build a taxi app like Uber? Great! But how will you go about it? Here are a few steps you need to follow:
1. Conduct market research
2. Hire a development team
3. Develop MVP for a taxi app
4. Create app design
5. Choose a tech stack for a taxi booking app
6. Start the app development process
7. Launch the app
Here are the most essential features to have in your taxi booking app:
Rider's App - Registration: Riders can register or sign in via email and social media.
- Taxi Booking: Passengers can book a taxi, enter a drop-off address, pick-up location, and select the preferred car type.
- Fare Calculator: The fare for traveling will be automatically calculated based on the number of kilometers, the type of car chosen, etc.
- Driver Tracking: The rider tracks the movement of the driver in real-time through an in-app map.
- Payment: Riders can choose from multiple payment options, including cashless (in-app payment via credit cards, services like PayPal), or in cash.
- Messaging & Calling: Passengers can contact the driver from within the application.
- Driver Rating: Rate the driver based on the journey, car comfort, driver's behavior, etc.
- Push Notifications: Notifications inform riders regarding their cab booking status, arrival time, and more.
- Ride Cancellation: The passenger can cancel the ride within a specified time limit to avoid paying the cancellation fee.
- Travel History: Shows details from previous rides and transactions.
Driver's App - Driver Profile & Status: This feature gives complete information about drivers (their license, car insurance, if the driver is verified or not, etc.). The profile status informs whether a particular driver is available or busy.
- Trip Alert: The driver receives trip orders to accept or deny.
- Push Notifications: Drivers get notifications about any changes in route, pickup location, request status, etc.
- Navigation & Route Optimization: Offers the best trip route using Google Maps.
- Messaging: The driver can text or call a passenger without leaving the app.
- Reports: Provides statistical information regarding trips and earnings on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
Admin Interface - Locations & Fares Management
- Driver & User Management
- Booking Management
- Vehicle Management
- Review Driver's Orders & Payoffs
- Check Ratings & Reviews
- Notifications Management
- System Content Management & FAQ
- Promotions & Discounts Management
- Driver & User Support
How Much does it Cost to Develop a Taxi App?The cost to build a taxi app like Uber depends on several factors, including:
- number & complexity of features
- design aspects
- number of platforms
- technology stack
- development team location
You can minimize the cost of building a taxi app by starting with MVP.
On average, the cost to build an Uber-like app may range from $100,000 to $170,000 for one platform (iOS or Android).
Related: Taxi App Development:
Extensive Guide with All Steps Covered (
https://www.addevice.io/blog/taxi-app-development)